Chinese New Year Eve

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Traditionally Chinese New Year is celebrated with close friends and family, and celebrations last for days together. In Chinese tradition, special importance is attached to New Year�s Eve, the most predominant feature of it being the Reunion Dinner. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All the members of the family are expected to attend the dinner which is normally held in the house of the eldest member of the clan. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik636I3ZfDPS9NZGpjoqkEDtvvf-rIJ31aoFFkxPg7R7f7Hp24YeH1PMMz5Pp2BBH15ABad04mfm6puq79D-A_WAUberShjOW9GeSBDfbzvC0DIUeE4DMnq0UR5c93VJZg5bned3InCTC0/s1600/chinese-new-year1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chinese New Year Eve" border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik636I3ZfDPS9NZGpjoqkEDtvvf-rIJ31aoFFkxPg7R7f7Hp24YeH1PMMz5Pp2BBH15ABad04mfm6puq79D-A_WAUberShjOW9GeSBDfbzvC0DIUeE4DMnq0UR5c93VJZg5bned3InCTC0/s640/chinese-new-year1.jpg" title="Chinese New Year Eve" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chinese New Year Eve</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chinese New Year Celebrations : </span></h2><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For days up to the Eve, the households are given a thorough spring cleaning. Remember, Chinese New Year celebrations are also Spring Festival for them! But no cleaning is done on the auspicious days since it is believed to sweep out good vibes. Fresh coat of paint is applied to the homes, especially with splashes of red which signify good fortune. </span><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On the Eve, or families practicing Buddhism or Taoism, worship alters are weaned off year-old decors and given a new look. Some families go and visit temples and light an incense stick to offer prayers. As the feasting commences, a thanksgiving prayer is made for an easy transit from one year to the next and to pay homage to the ancestors.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now for the dinner � a plethora of food items served is a symbolic hope for prosperity. Some food are considered lucky � like fish, oranges etc. A glutinous New Year cake is made and pieces are sent to family and friends wishing them happiness and prosperity. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Firecrackers are traditionally burnt with closed doors and windows, which are opened the next day to let in good fortune. In modern times, however, parties are held where countdown to New Year is made with pomp.</span></div>

Chinese New Year Eve

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